Kristin from Irondale, MO

Cops patrol the campus all day. They are there to walk you to your car if needed, and you see them driving through the parking lot all day.

Bang for the buck

I have been to one other college since I graduated high school, Jefferson College has been by far my favorite. The workers and teachers are wonderful to work with and are willing to go out of their way to make sure that each student has a wonderful experience at Jefferson College.

What to do for fun

Throughout the school year, there are many activities that go on besides the cafeteria building. Depending on the month, it depends on what is going on for activities.

Food and Dining

The food is good and cheaper than other schools. The cafeteria offers many different types of food and drinks. There is a snack bar in the CTE building, that offers many options as well.

Dorm Life

I never lived on campus.

Academic Rigor

Some classes can be challenging, just keep your head in the game and work hard. The teachers do what they think is going to help you, so when a class becomes overwhelming just remember it will be worth it.

Tips for prospective students

Be organized and prepared for your classes. If you are doing an online class, make sure to check in daily and work ahead if you can this will make the semester a lot easier. If you have questions or being to fall behind, ask your teachers for help as soon as possible. The teachers are here to help you, so do not be afraid to use them.

In three sentences

Jefferson college offers a variety of different courses and majors to fit everyone's needs. The office workers are easy to work with and helpful with any questions that any student may have. The classes are a decent size so you can enjoy the small class atmosphere along with wonderful teachers who are always there to help.

Danica from Hillsboro, MO

We have a sheriff's department located right on campus and, if there is an incident, an email is sent to all the students and faculty explaining the situation.

Clubs and Activities

There is a club for just about every thing: Active Minds Baptist Campus Ministries Fine Arts Club Legion of Gamers National Association for Music Educators National Technical Honor Society Phi Theta Kappa Psychology Club Student Ambassadors Teacher Education Club Student Senate Viking Cheerleading

Bang for the buck

The professors all teach at Jefferson College because they attended and love the campus. They have a passion for the school and for their area of study and it shows when sitting in the classrooms.

What to do for fun

There is always something fun going on at Jeffco. The PACE (Performance Arts and Cultural Enrichment) Program ensures that there is always something unique going on on campus. PACE includes plays, choir and band concerts, illusionists, workshops to participate in, movie marathons and film festivals, screening of movies, great concerts by professionals, and a chance to connect with the community at large. Plus they usually only cost a few dollars or are completely free.

Food and Dining

The Viking Cafe always has a hot plate special each day of the week and it varies from Mexican, to Italian, to some good ole homestyle cooking. Recently we got a sub and salad bar too, so you can eat healthy :). It is a little pricey if you eat there everyday, but you can put financial aid or scholarship monies onto a re-loadable card at the beginning of the semester and then you earn 10% off of your meals.

Dorm Life

I don't live in the dorms because I only live 10 minutes away from Jefferson College.

Academic Rigor

The teachers are always nice and always willing to help you. If you need assistance they have office hours set up for various times in the day or you can just email them to make an appointment. Usually if you ask a question through email, it only takes a day for the instructor to respond. It only takes that long because they are trying to make sure they give the best possible answer to your question.

Tips for prospective students

Definitely pay attention to deadlines. That includes FAFSA, scholarships, homework, and tests. Not paying attention to a deadline may mean you miss out on a class you really wanted to take.

In three sentences

Jefferson College is close to home and super affordable. The faculty couldn't be nicer. The campus keeps up-to-date on technology and renovations, so although it is more than 50 years old, it looks like it was built last year.

Kayla from House Springs, MO

Jefferson College (Hillsboro campus) as really good food in the cafes.

Dorm Life

The dorms are very small for the money.

Academic Rigor

The sciences classes need your full intention.

Tips for prospective students

Work hard at your classes and do not slack off thinking you would be okay like you did in high school.

In three sentences

Jefferson college has a great campus in Hillsboro and classes are able to work around your schedule. There are many good teachers, but some should only teach one classes and not a couple of them. Overall I would rate this school as an 8 out of 10.

Kathy from Hillsboro, MO

Walk the campus, workout/swin in the field house, join a club, stay involved.

Food and Dining

There are 4 sit down restaurants (that I personally know of) right in town. One is a Mexican restaurant, and another one specializes in 1lb baked potatoes. For those in a hurry there's 4 fast food locations right in town. There is the infamous McDonald's, Hardees, Taco Bell, and DQ. From what I hear though, there are some talks of putting in a Steak and Shake.

Tips for prospective students

College is a never-ending learning experience so do not be afraid to ask for help. Even if the person you are asking does not know the answer to your question, they know where to send you to get the right answer.

In three sentences

Small enough to get all the help you need. Big enough to feel apart of something. Jefferson College offers the help you need and keeps you involved in many different ways.

Logan from Festus, MO

07/09/2012

Reviewer is A current student here.

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What to do for fun

There is very little to do in the surrounding area. The city of Hillsboro is very under developed and lacking in big city amenities. The town doesn't even have a major shopping center such as a Wal-Mart. Festus, a town ten miles away, has a theater, and small shops to browse. Students frequently visit there.

Food and Dining

The campus has a cafeteria on site that serves hamburgers, chicken tenders, and other cafeteria food. The food is nothing impressive its merely glorified vendor food. The taste is rather mundane and the prices a little high for the quality. The surrounding area has a Taco Bell, McDonalds, Hardees, and various local cuisine as an alternative. However all of the aforementioned are located a few miles off campus.

Dorm Life

I do not have any experience with this topic since I do not live on campus. I did visit a friend once and she said that her dorm was reasonably priced and it looked spacious and nice. She also said that everyone was very respectful and quiet.

Academic Rigor

The academic rigor is a little lacking in my opinion, I don't believe people are disciplined enough for skipping a large amount of classes or coming in late repeatedly. The honors classes are much more disciplined however.

Tips for prospective students

I would recommend looking into the honors program right away. The program is not more demanding than the other classes. The difference is simply the size of the classroom, which is capped at 16 students for an honors class. This small class size does force participation, active studying, and a knowledge of the material but in the end the experience is very beneficial.

In three sentences

Jefferson College is a good starting point for a higher education. It has knowledgeable and experienced professors and a conveniently located campus. It reaches out to all types of students and allows students to push themselves if they so choose.

Students that like a tight-knit community will like Jefferson College.

What to do for fun

Jefferson College offers many fun events through the months. There is always something to do on campus, whether it be a movie night, concert, play, or community event. The campus holds several community events such as Shocktober, which is a community Halloween event that features a hay ride around campus, a haunted house, DJ, and several games for all ages.

Food and Dining

There is a cafe on campus that offers a variety of choices. It also has both inside and outside seating.

Dorm Life

Jefferson College offers apartments on campus.

Academic Rigor

I took several classes that were not required for my Associate's degree, such as Chemistry II and Organic Chemistry I. I was impressed at the rigor of these courses, and they did pose a challenge to me. However, I had a wonderful instructor who was willing to help his students in every way possible. The instructors at Jefferson College that teach advanced classes are very willing to help.

Tips for prospective students

Prospective students should know that the staff of Jefferson College are willing to do anything to help their students. There are unlimited resources on campus to help with numerous subjects, and peer tutoring is available. Many instructors also offer office hours for private tutoring. My advice is to take advantage of these resources. The staff is extremely devoted to helping and supporting their students.

In three sentences

In my time at Jefferson College, I have been fortunate enough to have instructors that have greatly impacted my life both inside and outside of college. The incredibly helpful and energetic staff, small campus, and friendly student body are just three of the many attributes of Jefferson College. This school has academically prepared me for a university level education by helping me challenge myself in every way I can.

Selin from De Soto, MO

i'm in phi theta kappa and we do have a great community at jefferson college. we get together every month. it is fun and proud be with.

Clubs and Activities

there are so many activities that students can join. i was never interested to be honest they all look so boring and waste of time. but if you are already bored and don't have anything to do, you might find these activities very fun, who knows.

Great for these types of students

like i said, it is a great school for people that had hard time to make friends and get social, or haven't decided any major yet.

Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

i don't have any in my mind.

What to do for fun

there are a lot of activities around the campus. students even get to watch free movies,. they get together in the cafeteria and play video games, eat free snacks, karaoke.

Food and Dining

i say lower than average because they always have the same type of meal. it is so rare to see any healthy food in the cafeteria if you don't count the salad bar. and the most important thing is that food is extremely expensive in jeffco. i'll suggest you to bring your own food to school or starve yourself until you get home. unfortunately, i never enjoyed eating in jeffco.

Dorm Life

i lived out of campus but i had some friends that had some hard times with their roommates. otherwise they liked their place. but i know that they weren't able to have any alcohol in the dorms. they were sometimes complaining about not partying.

Academic Rigor

this part depends on students. if you study enough, you'll be very successful in jeffco. in my opinion, everything is too easy here. there are some tough teachers but like i said if you don't skip studying, there won't be any problem at all. you'll be graduating with a lot of fun at the end.

Tips for prospective students

all you have to do is to fill the application and find an advisor to help you with. it'll be very easy for you to get in.

In three sentences

it is a great beginning for the students who are undecided about their lives. it is easy to make a lot of friends in a short time. there are a lot of activities that make students have fun besides school work.

Zachary from Hillsboro, MO

public safety constantly patrols campus and there is a sheriff's station on campus.

Greek Life

there is a branch of phi theta kappa on campus. i am not part of this organization so i'm not fully sure about it.

What to do for fun

they have events on campus for students to participate in. other than that, it's kind of boring.

Food and Dining

the food can be paid for with financial aid, but it is rather expensive for food that is not made well. very little variety.

Dorm Life

it is a dry campus, so no alcohol and definitely no drugs. if you're the partying type, either don't live on campus or have another place you can go.

Academic Rigor

some of the classes are difficult and some are so easy they shouldn't be classes.

Tips for prospective students

all you have to do is fill out an application and wait for a week or so and you will get in. you will have to work hard; it is a school. if you want to live on campus i advise you to get the application in 3 or 4 months before the semester you want to be there.

In three sentences

jefferson college has been very helpful and i really enjoy going here. their classes are relatively small and their housing is inexpensive. they have been very helpful to me in getting work and education.

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